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Cipriani is leaving Wasps at the end of the season and looked set to move abroad – with France his most likely destination – until his surprise return to the England fold and Gloucester have made their move to pull off what would be a sensational coup.

The 30-year-old was named in England’s squad for the summer tour to South Africa on Thursday, over three years after his last appearance for his country, and due to the RFU’s selection policy of not picking players playing overseas he must be plying his trade in the Premiership next season if he is going to be part of Eddie Jones’ plans for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Cipriani has been one of the standout performers in the Premiership this season, helping Wasps to a third-place finish to set up a play-off semi-final away to Saracens next Saturday.

Danny Cipriani of Wasps

Sale have also been linked with a move for their former player, while Bath were thought to be in the mix but their interest appears to have cooled.

While signing Cipriani would be an attractive proposition for just about every club in the Premiership, many have already concluded their business for next season and are close to the salary cap.

If Gloucester were to land Cipriani it would raise doubts over the future of Wales international Owen Williams with Dragons reportedly keen on his signature either on loan or on a permanent deal.

Head coach Johan Ackermann has previously said that fly-half Williams is not going anywhere but he is one of Gloucester’s highest earners and there may not be room in the squad or playing budget for him and Cipriani.